Further to his reply of 3rd July, Official Report, column 307, what response he has had from the National Association of Funeral Directors to his suggestion that their code of conduct should include a commitment to itemise the costs of a basic funeral.

Further to his reply of 3rd July, Official Report, column 307, what response he has had from the National Association of Funeral Directors to his suggestion that their code of conduct should include a commitment to itemise the costs of a basic funeral.

If he has any plans to appoint a tourism ombudsman.

If he has any plans to appoint a tourism ombudsman.

What is his latest estimate of the cost of the implementation of European Community draft directive document No. 8597/90 on unfair terms in consumer contracts to (a) the Exchequer (i) directly and (ii) channelled via the European institutions, (b) industry and (c) the British consumer.

What is his latest estimate of the cost of the implementation of European Community draft directive document No. 8597/90 on unfair terms in consumer contracts to (a) the Exchequer (i) directly and (ii) channelled via the European institutions, (b) industry and (c) the British consumer.

Statement announcing publication of proposals for implementing the EC package travel directive. - Inc fact that consultation document in Library (DEP 7317).

Statement announcing publication of proposals for implementing the EC package travel directive. - Inc fact that consultation document in Library (DEP 7317).

If HMG are satisfied that regulators of telecom, gas, electricity & water industries have sufficient powers to see that interests of general public are satisfactorily balanced against those of shareholders & management.

If HMG are satisfied that regulators of telecom, gas, electricity & water industries have sufficient powers to see that interests of general public are satisfactorily balanced against those of shareholders & management.

What regulation exists of the content of, and marketing practices of, income from equity in housing schemes, home income plans and related financial products.

What regulation exists of the content of, and marketing practices of, income from equity in housing schemes, home income plans and related financial products.

What methods of redress exist, and what compensation schemes apply, to those clients with complaints against members of the Investment Brokers Registration Council.

What methods of redress exist, and what compensation schemes apply, to those clients with complaints against members of the Investment Brokers Registration Council.

To comment on the effect of the Single European Market in respect of consumer protection on the purchase of items made from gold and silver.

To comment on the effect of the Single European Market in respect of consumer protection on the purchase of items made from gold and silver.

When he expects Codes of Practice to be published and complaints procedures to be established as required by the Electricity Act 1989; and what steps he has taken to satisfy himself that the Director General's OFFER has discharged his duties with respect to consumer protection arrangements envisaged in that Act.

When he expects Codes of Practice to be published and complaints procedures to be established as required by the Electricity Act 1989; and what steps he has taken to satisfy himself that the Director General's OFFER has discharged his duties with respect to consumer protection arrangements envisaged in that Act.

What discussions he has had with OFTEL about the establishment of a compensation scheme in respect of recorded premium telephone services.

What discussions he has had with OFTEL about the establishment of a compensation scheme in respect of recorded premium telephone services.